US Bridges

County Road 42 over Horse Heaven Brook

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · .1 MI NE of Sand Lake · Structure no. 000000003303740

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,836
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Horse Heaven Brook is a concrete frame carrying County Road 42 over Horse Heaven Brook in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,570 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesHorse Heaven Brook
Location.1 MI NE of Sand Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63806, -73.5391
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2016)
Projected traffic2,570 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 42 over Horse Heaven Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 42 over Horse Heaven Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Horse Heaven Brook carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 42 over Horse Heaven Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Horse Heaven Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.